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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inanimate | not animate: |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| alleviate | relieve |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |