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
inanimatenot animate:
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception