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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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
sowan adult female swine
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
betokento typify beforehand : presage
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
trancestupor
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title