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
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
fussyeasily upset : irritable
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
dys-abnormal
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another