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
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
dawdleto spend time idly
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
panderto act as a pander
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
biennialoccurring every two years