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
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods