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 |
|---|---|
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| osseous | bony |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |