GRE Word List

EMINENT

exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent

The meaning of the word eminent is exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent.

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WordMeaning
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
firebranda piece of burning wood
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever