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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equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
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residualremainder
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