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
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
cloistera monastic establishment
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
feintsomething feigned