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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |