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 |
|---|---|
| tentative | not fully worked out or developed |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |