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
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
treadto step or walk on or over
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
betokento typify beforehand : presage
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders