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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salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
yena strong desire or propensity
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acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
progenydescendants
impoverishto make poor
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary