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 |
|---|---|
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| historic | historical |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |