GRE Word List

CYNOSURE

the northern constellation Ursa Minor

The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.

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WordMeaning
culminationthe action of culminating
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment