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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flagrantconspicuously offensive
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
hallowedholy