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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |