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
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
delveexcavate
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
attestto affirm to be true or genuine