GRE Word List
CYNOSURE
the northern constellation Ursa Minor
The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| crypt | a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |