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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finitehaving definite or definable limits
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil