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
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
gustythe sensation of taste
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating