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
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
clichea trite phrase or expression
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
rankrelative standing or position
cuethe letter q
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
serebeing dried and withered
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard