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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knolla small round hill : mound
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
extolto praise highly : glorify
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deviouswandering
compulsionan act of compelling
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demisedeath
apprehendarrest