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
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
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rompone that romps
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repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
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