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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dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
rallyto muster for a common purpose
tyrannyoppressive power
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
dominaterule
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
caterto provide a supply of food