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 |
|---|---|
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| seismic | of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake |
| testator | a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |