GRE Word List

PROMINENT

standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant

The meaning of the word prominent is standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant.

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WordMeaning
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
primto give a prim or demure expression to
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
efficacythe power to produce an effect
primaloriginal
severto put or keep apart : divide
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
porouspossessing or full of pores
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation