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 |
|---|---|
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| codify | to reduce to a code |