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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WordMeaning
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
slanderto utter slander against : defame
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
remittancea sum of money remitted
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use