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
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
implodeto burst inward
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
unearthlynot earthly: such as
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
puerilejuvenile
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark