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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| pungent | sharply painful |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
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| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| sere | being dried and withered |
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| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
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