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.

Random words

WordMeaning
credencemental acceptance as true or real
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
predilectionan established preference for something
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes