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
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
cavalcadea procession (see procession
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
edificebuilding
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow