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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cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
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ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
ventto provide with a vent
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
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garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness