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.

Random words

WordMeaning
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
badinageplayful repartee : banter
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard