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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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
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conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
assailto attack violently : assault
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather