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
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
tricksterone who tricks: such as
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free