zenith
definition
the highest point or peak
example
The athlete reached the zenith of his career when he won the gold medal.
synonyms
peaksummitpinnacle
word origin — Middle English, from the Arabic sana, meaning 'to sky' or 'to rise'
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Exitthe highest point or peak
The athlete reached the zenith of his career when he won the gold medal.
Set 23 of Proficient covers 5 words: zenith, inclination, disdain, negligence, proponent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the highest point or peak
The athlete reached the zenith of his career when he won the gold medal.
a tendency to act or feel in a particular way
She has an inclination to help others whenever she can.
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of consideration or respect
She looked at the messy room with disdain, feeling it was unworthy of her attention.
failure to take proper care in doing something which results in damage or injury to another
The doctor was sued for negligence because he forgot to check the patient's allergy history.
a person who advocates for or supports a particular cause or proposal
She is a strong proponent of clean energy and wants everyone to use it.