GRE Word List

CYNOSURE

the northern constellation Ursa Minor

The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.

Random words

WordMeaning
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
amphibianan amphibious organism
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
withholdto hold back from action : check