GRE Word List
PREEMINENT
having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
The meaning of the word preeminent is having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
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| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
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| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |