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GRE Letter Z
Test Preparation
4
Grammar
Graduate
06/10/2012

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Term

Zenith

 

Noun

Definition

The point of culmination; peak

 

The diva considered her appearance at the Metropolitan Opera to be the zenith of her career

 

Synonyms: acme; pinnacle

Term

Zealot

 

Noun

Definition

Someone passionately devoted to a cause

 

The religious zealot had not time for those who failed to share his strong beliefs

 

Synonyms: enthusiast; fanatic; militant; radical

Term

Zeal

 

Noun

Definition

Passion; excitement

 

She brought her typical zeal to the project, sparking enthusiasm in the other team members

 

Synonyms: Ardency; fervor; fire; passion

Term

Zephyr

 

Noun

Definition

A gentle breeze; something airy or unsubstantial

 

The zephyr from the ocean made the intense heat on the beach bearable for the sunbathers

 

Synonyms: breath; draft

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