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
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
parlancespeech
pendantsomething suspended: such as
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration