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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| vixen | a female fox |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| betray | to lead astray |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |