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
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nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
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castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
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throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
urchin | hedgehog |
betray | to lead astray |
rustle | to make or cause a rustle |