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 |
|---|---|
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| levitate | to rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |