Set 48 · Study 1 / 5
Exitan introduction or preliminary event that leads to something more significant
The rain was just a prelude to the big storm that was coming later.
Set 48 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: prelude, deference, malediction, indictment, annex. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
an introduction or preliminary event that leads to something more significant
The rain was just a prelude to the big storm that was coming later.
respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another
He showed great deference to his teacher by listening carefully and following her instructions.
a curse or the utterance of a curse
The witch spoke a malediction that caused the villagers to fall ill.
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
The lawyer read the indictment that charged the man with theft.
to attach or add a territory to an existing political unit
The country decided to annex the small island after a long dispute over its ownership.