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
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
flukeflatfish
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage