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
nomenclaturename
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
askewout of line : at an angle
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu