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 |
|---|---|
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |