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 |
|---|---|
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| figment | something made up or contrived |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |