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
edicta proclamation having the force of law
blemishto spoil by a flaw
depravitya corrupt act or practice
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
decreean order usually having the force of law
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
obscuredark
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other