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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| rotunda | a round building |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| devious | wandering |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |