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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matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
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remissionthe act or process of remitting
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