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
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
coronera 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
interloperone that interlopes: such as
aridexcessively dry
dominaterule