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

WordMeaning
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
implyto express indirectly
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
repelto drive back : repulse
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars