GRE Word List

LUMINARY

a person of prominence or brilliant achievement

The meaning of the word luminary is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement.

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WordMeaning
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
giddydizzy
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
swathea band used in swathing
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated