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
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
concentrichaving a common center
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
componenta constituent part : ingredient
encompassinclude