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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| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
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| trenchant | keen |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |