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
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
eventualcontingent
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort