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

WordMeaning
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
vergebrink
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose