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
incognitowith one's identity concealed
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
vertexthe top of the head
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly