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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| Word | Meaning |
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| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| dally | to act playfully |
| immaculate | spotlessly clean |