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
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory