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
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple