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
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
stoutstrong of character: such as
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
encompassinclude
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality