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
juncturea point of time
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
deferput off
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
filthfoul or putrid matter
ebullientboiling
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
prosodythe study of versification
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn