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
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime