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 |
|---|---|
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| terminology | the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |