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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| conspire | plot |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| garnish | decorate |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |