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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gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
braidto make from braids
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
cringeto recoil in distaste
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity