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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bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
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repelto drive back : repulse
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
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crassgross
frivolousof little weight or importance
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