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
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository