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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prologue | the preface or introduction to a literary work |
| suffocate | to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |