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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latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of