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
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
compriseto be made up of
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
carriondead and putrefying flesh
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
copiousyielding something abundantly
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance