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
disconsolatecheerless
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
ventto provide with a vent
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
dapperneat and trim in appearance