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
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
combustiblecapable of combustion
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
igniteto set afire
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled