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

WordMeaning
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
recountto relate in detail : narrate
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
consortassociate
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come