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 |
|---|---|
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| rapture | an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |