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 |
