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
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
relishcharacteristic flavor
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
miragean optical (see optical
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant