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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |