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
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs