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
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
ensconceshelter
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison