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
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
misadventuremisfortune
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
compartmenta separate division or section