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
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
growlrumble
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
mandatean authoritative command
nethersituated down or below : lower
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
alleviaterelieve