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 |
|---|---|
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |