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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catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
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bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
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