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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |