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

WordMeaning
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
maledictioncurse
missivea written communication : letter
politypolitical organization
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous