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
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
bacchanalorgy
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
whimsywhim
minutiaea minute or minor detail
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive