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
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
deliriuman acute (see acute
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
consignto give over to another's care
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death