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 |
|---|---|
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| verge | brink |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |