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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |
| rejoinder | the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |