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
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
vintnera wine merchant
bullya blustering, browbeating person