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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |