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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| vampire | the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| cursive | running |
| quorum | a select group |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |