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 |
|---|---|
| ignite | to set afire |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| slake | subside |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| muddle | to make turbid or muddy |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |