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 |
|---|---|
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| entity | being |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |