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 |
|---|---|
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |