GRE Word List
CYNOSURE
the northern constellation Ursa Minor
The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| hurl | rush |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |