GRE Word List

LUMINOUS

emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light

The meaning of the word luminous is emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light.

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WordMeaning
phenomenaphenomenon
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
surmountto prevail over : overcome
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
mediateoccupying a middle position
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
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