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
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
antithesisthe direct opposite
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
writsomething written : writing
severto put or keep apart : divide
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding