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 |
|---|---|
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |