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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| arid | excessively dry |
| dominate | rule |