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
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
hurlrush
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
brackishsomewhat salty
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate