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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |