GRE Word List
CYNOSURE
the northern constellation Ursa Minor
The meaning of the word cynosure is the northern constellation Ursa Minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |