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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |