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 |
|---|---|
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| amity | friendship |