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 |
|---|---|
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |