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

WordMeaning
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
stemthe main trunk of a plant
zealota zealous person
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time