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 |
|---|---|
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |