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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
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| encompass | include |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| viper | a 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 |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| macerate | to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |