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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prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
denizeninhabitant
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence