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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| paltry | inferior |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| reprise | a musical repetition: |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |