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
executorone who executes something
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
progenydescendants