GRE Word List
NADIR
lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
The meaning of the word nadir is lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jaded | tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite |
| spare | give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time |
| aesthetic | artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful (of a person or building); CF. aesthete; CF. aesthetics |
| hapless | unfortunate; luckless |
| incline | slope; slant; Ex. steep incline |
| catholic | (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes |
| potpourri | heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room) |
| dishearten | discourage |
| sear | burn the surface of; char or burn; brand; parch; cause (a plant) to wither |
| woe | great sorrow; deep inconsolable grief; affliction; suffering; Ex. financial woes |
