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
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild