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
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frolicfull of fun : merry
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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
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