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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WordMeaning
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
begetto procreate as the father : sire
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
nullifyto make null (see null
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
lateralof or relating to the side
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials