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 |
|---|---|
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| reckon | count |