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
derelictionan intentional abandonment
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
filchto steal secretly or casually
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate