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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| noisome | noxious |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| fauna | animal life |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
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| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |