Zenith: meaning, example and synonyms

Zenithn. The highest point or time of greatest success; also, the point in the sky directly overhead.

Example

At the zenith of its power, the trading city controlled ports along the entire coast and minted coins used across three kingdoms.

Part of speech: noun
Synonyms: peak, pinnacle, summit, apex
Antonyms: nadir, bottom, low point, base
Memory tip: The sun at its zenith is straight overhead: the very top.

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Pick the word that best completes each text, as on the SAT's words-in-context questions.

Question 1

At the ______ of her career, the architect designed buildings on four continents and won every major prize in her field.

Question 2

Astronomers waited until the comet reached its ______, high overhead, before taking the photographs.

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