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
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
sequesterto set apart : segregate
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation