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 |
|---|---|
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| sophist | philosopher |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |