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
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
repelto drive back : repulse