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
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
avowto declare assuredly
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription