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
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
gustoan individual or special taste
culminationthe action of culminating
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
legerdemainsleight of hand