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
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
inundateoverwhelm
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
woefulfull of woe : grievous
hortatoryhortative
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable