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 |
|---|---|
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| occident | west |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |