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 |
|---|---|
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| comestible | edible |
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| motley | variegated in color |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
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| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
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