GRE Vocabulary Builder

Answer: Choice (D) is correct.

A magnate is a person of great influence, particularly in an area of business. Mogul is synonymous with magnate. Therefore, look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (A), a luminary is an achiever or star, not a nonentity, or a nobody. In choice (B), a physician may be an osteopath, or someone who believes in treating disorders with various manipulative techniques in addition to conventional therapies. However, these two words do not have the same relationship as magnate and mogul. In choice (C), a progeny is an offspring, not an ancestor. In choice (D), an epicure, also known as a bon vivant is someone who is fond of luxurious things.