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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| implicate | to bring into intimate or incriminating connection |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |