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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ripto tear or split apart or open
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
requiema mass for the dead
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
necromancyconjuration (see conjure