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
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
stenchstink
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform