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.

Random words

WordMeaning
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
invalidateto make invalid
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
giddydizzy
pugilistfighter
decipherdecode
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs