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
inadvertentlyunintentional
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
pantomimepantomimist
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart