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 |
|---|---|
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
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| modish | fashionable |
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| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| fleck | streak |
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