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
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence