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
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
extantcurrently or actually existing
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition