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 |
|---|---|
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |