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
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England