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
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
dissonancelack of agreement
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
jibeto be in accord : agree
delusivelikely to delude