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
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere