GRE Word List
APOGEE
highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee
The meaning of the word apogee is highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enervate | weaken; take away energy from |
| self-righteous | sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic |
| apathy | lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic |
| precipitant | something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; Δ§ΐόΑ¦; OP. solvent |
| primp | groom oneself with care; adorn oneself |
| avarice | greediness for wealth |
| defiance | refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant |
| internecine | mutually destructive |
| hothead | person who does things too quickly without thinking; ADJ. hotheaded |
| nicety | precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties |
