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
expatriatebanish
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
forteone's strong point
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality