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
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
viandan item of food
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
ossifyto change into bone
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine