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
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
porouspossessing or full of pores
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
acuitykeenness of perception
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods