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
detonationthe action or process of detonating
zephyra breeze from the west
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
retaliateto return like for like
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
conscientiousmeticulous