GRE Word List

APEX

the uppermost point : vertex

The meaning of the word apex is the uppermost point : vertex.

Random words

WordMeaning
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
spatefreshet
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse