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
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
reprisala retaliatory act
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb