GRE Word List

LATITUDE

angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as

The meaning of the word latitude is angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as.

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WordMeaning
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
parochialof or relating to a church parish
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration