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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baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
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cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
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