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
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
guisea form or style of dress : costume
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
pulchritudephysical comeliness
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character