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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| parlance | speech |
| pendant | something suspended: such as |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |