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
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
lateralof or relating to the side
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
padrea Christian clergyman
integralessential to completeness : constituent
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving