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 |
|---|---|
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |