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
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
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despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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detachedstanding by itself : separate
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requiema mass for the dead