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
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
flagrantconspicuously offensive
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
palliddeficient in color : wan
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
microcosma little world