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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galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
apiaristbeekeeper
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
skiffany of various small boats
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humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality