Preeminent
hardpree-EM-ih-nent
adjective
Definition
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
Examples
“She is the preeminent scholar in her field.”
“The company holds a preeminent position in the industry.”
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GRE Tip
Preeminent is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "supreme" or "paramount" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "inferior".
Related GRE Words
paramount
More important than anything else; supreme
principal
First in order of importance; main; the head of a school
exemplary
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
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