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
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
interrogateto question formally and systematically
nourishmentfood
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
repudiateto refuse to accept
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)