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 |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| random | a haphazard course |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |