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
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
beguilehoodwink
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work