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prelude

[prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree-] / ˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri- /
NOUN
beginning of event
Synonyms
STRONGEST
introduction prologue
STRONG
commencement exordium foreword intro overture preamble preface preliminary preparation prolegomenon start
WEAK
curtain-raiser prelusion proem
Antonyms
STRONG
completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish stop
WEAK
postlude

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"Two Kinds" (from The Joy Luck Club) by Amy Tan

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"Total Loss Weekend" by Don Delillo

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