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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| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
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| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| facade | the front of a building |
| dire | exciting horror |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |