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
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
sojourna temporary stay
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning