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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expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
pendantsomething suspended: such as
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
corollarya proposition (see proposition
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet