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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
toutto make much of : promote
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
derelictionan intentional abandonment
knottymarked by or full of knots
hirsutehairy
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode