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
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
fussyeasily upset : irritable
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
clipperone that clips something
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality