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 |
|---|---|
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| exploit | deed |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| discombobulated | characterized by confusion or disorder |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |