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 |
|---|---|
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |