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 |
|---|---|
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| application | an act of applying: |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |