Preamble
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noun
Definition
an introductory statement; a preliminary preface
Examples
“After a lengthy preamble, the speaker finally reached his main point.”
“The treaty's preamble laid out the shared principles before any specific clauses.”
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GRE Tip
Preamble is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "introduction" or "preface" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "epilogue".
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a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
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