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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pedestriancommonplace
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased