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
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
encompassinclude
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
ancillarysubordinate
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)