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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| muse | to become absorbed in thought |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |