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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| ploy | escapade |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |