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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| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
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| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
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