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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regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
bolstera long pillow or cushion
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change