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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| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
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| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |