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 |
---|---|
progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
inanimate | not animate: |
diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |