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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vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
stoutstrong of character: such as
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
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menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
conteststrive