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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perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
whimsywhim
receptiveable or inclined to receive
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
asunderinto parts
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching