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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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
randoma haphazard course
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly