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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
wontaccustomed
rusea wily subterfuge
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
averto declare positively
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious