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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
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