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
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censurea judgment involving condemnation
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form