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
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
hieroglyphicwritten in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
bolta lightning stroke
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast