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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ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
fetefestival
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
saboteurone that practices sabotage
pryto look closely or inquisitively
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal