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 |
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flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
forte | one's strong point |
vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
sequester | to set apart : segregate |
ingrate | an ungrateful person |
pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |