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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frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
dulltedious
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
modulateto tune to a key or pitch