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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|---|---|
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| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
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