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
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
throespang
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear