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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retrench | cut down |
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avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
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