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 |
|---|---|
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| feline | of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |