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
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
strutto become turgid : swell
stiltedpompous
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
grillto broil on a grill