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
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
gnomemaxim
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
extolto praise highly : glorify
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