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
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
atypicalnot typical : irregular
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering