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
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
outlooka place offering a view
sublimatesublime
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life