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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pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
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medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
politicpolitical