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
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
farcestuff
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame