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
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compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
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