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 |
|---|---|
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| rider | one that rides |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
