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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skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
rider | one that rides |
patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |