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
neophytea new convert : proselyte
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
refraincurb
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable