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
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
expiateto make amends for
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
growlrumble
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain