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
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
misogamya hatred of marriage
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
forebearsancestor
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious