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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |