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 |
|---|---|
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| implode | to burst inward |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| puerile | juvenile |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |