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.

Random words

WordMeaning
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
prodigya highly talented child or youth
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
procurementthe act or process of procuring
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable