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
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose