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
predecessorone that precedes
sapthe fluid part of a plant
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
aloftat or to a great height
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light