GRE Word List
PROLOGUE
the preface or introduction to a literary work
The meaning of the word prologue is the preface or introduction to a literary work.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
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