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 |
|---|---|
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
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