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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fancierone that has a special liking or interest
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daintysomething delicious to the taste
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inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
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rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
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