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
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation