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 |
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| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| cataclysm | flood |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| espouse | marry |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |