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 |
|---|---|
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| cue | the letter q |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| sere | being dried and withered |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |