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
catholicroman catholic
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
inflateddistended with air or gas
concatenatelinked together
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness