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 |
|---|---|
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| optician | a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| vulgar | lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |