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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restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
crypticsecret
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
brookcreek
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
lucremonetary gain : profit
facultyability