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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implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
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pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off