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 |
|---|---|
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |