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
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
garnishdecorate
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail