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
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate