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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| courier | messenger |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| plait | pleat |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |