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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plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
rapture | an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion |
engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
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throes | pang |