GRE Word List

NADIR

the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer

The meaning of the word nadir is the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer.

Random words

WordMeaning
procurementthe act or process of procuring
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
cataclysmflood
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
stoutstrong of character: such as
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat