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
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise