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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| growl | rumble |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| decant | to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| alleviate | relieve |