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 |
|---|---|
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| clown | farmer |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |