GRE Word List

ZENITH

the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration

The meaning of the word zenith is the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration.

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syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
facultyability
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
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