GRE Word List
CYNOSURE
the northern constellation Ursa Minor
The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |