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 |
|---|---|
| imply | to express indirectly |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |