Monday, December 12, 2016

PROMINENCE

WORD: PROMINENCE

MEANING:
1. The quality or condition of being prominent.
2. Something prominent, especially an area of land raised above its surroundings.
3. Anatomy A small projection or protuberance.
4. Astronomy A tonguelike cloud of luminous gas rising from the sun's surface, visible as part of the corona during a total solar eclipse.
5. fame, importance, distinction

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. The Sayed family of Bandra shot to national prominence yesterday when the Finance Ministry revealed that the family disclosed an astonishing Rs 2 lakh crore under the Income Disclosure Scheme (IDS).

PRONOUNCE:
prom·i·nence - प्रामनन्स

LINK: PROMINENCE

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