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
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
depositiona testifying especially before a court
elusivetending to elude: such as
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree