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 |
|---|---|
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |