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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
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