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
primto give a prim or demure expression to
atypicalnot typical : irregular
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
proletariana member of the proletariat
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
pliantpliable
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
arcadea long arched building or gallery