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
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
motleyvariegated in color
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard