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
machinationsan act of machinating
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
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prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
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