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
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
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derelictionan intentional abandonment
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
scotchscottish
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
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