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
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
interrogateto question formally and systematically
microcosma little world
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner