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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |