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
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
genuflectto bend the knee
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner