define :: allude, collusion, ludicrous, prelude

Allude – n. to refer broadly or indirectly

My grandmother loved to allude to her journey from rags to riches, hoping that we would learn from her past.

Collusion – n. a secret agreement or conspiracy for an illegal or deceptive pupose.

The company lost a couple of millions due to the collusion between the cashier and the accountant.

Ludicrous – adj laughable because of clear absurdity, falseness or foolishness.

During the hearing, the judge was shocked at the ludicrous answers that the defendant gave.

Prelude – n. a performance, action, event or piece of music that precedes and prepares for the more important thing that follows.

The children sang Christmas carols as a prelude to the grand chorale’s main performance.