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

WordMeaning
festerto generate pus
fervidvery hot : burning
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index