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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chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism