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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preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
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conundruman intricate and difficult problem
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
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alludeto make indirect reference
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