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
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant