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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |