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 |
|---|---|
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| commune | talk over |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |