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
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
commandeerto compel to perform military service
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken