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
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
compartmenta separate division or section
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
founderone that founds or establishes
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis