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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monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
predetermineforeordain
blareto sound loud and strident
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence