GRE Word List
PRELUDE
an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
The meaning of the word prelude is an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| juncture | a point of time |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| niggle | trifle |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |