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
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
frivolousof little weight or importance
hirsutehairy
encircleto form a circle around : surround
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
velocityquickness of motion : speed
pedestriancommonplace
insensatelacking sense or understanding