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
perforateto make a hole through
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
allureto entice by charm or attraction
havenharbor
hazarda source of danger
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end