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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|---|---|
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| dilute | attenuate |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |