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
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
puissanthaving puissance : powerful