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
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
paragona model of excellence or perfection
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering