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
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
leave-takingdeparture
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
misogamya hatred of marriage