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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WordMeaning
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
laudpraise
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
caninea conical pointed tooth
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices