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
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
cringeto recoil in distaste
limnto draw or paint on a surface
oatmealmeal made from oats
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
sanguinarybloodthirsty
conveyancethe action of conveying
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity