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
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant