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
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
consortassociate
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
conventionalformed by agreement or compact