GRE Word List
CYNOSURE
the northern constellation Ursa Minor
The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| application | an act of applying: |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| testator | a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |