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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WordMeaning
museto become absorbed in thought
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
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discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
giddydizzy
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
peerlessmatchless
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly