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
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
clipencompass
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group