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

WordMeaning
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
expiateto make amends for
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
magnitudegreat size or extent
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged