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English:Vocab Week 7
Height/ depth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | highest point; pinnacle |
| sonsummate | perfect; superb |
| eminence | high rank |
| ethereal | of the heavens |
| precipice | very steep overhanging place |
| preeminent | superior; standing above others |
| sublimate | redirect the energy of a person's bad impulses into socially and morally higher channels |
| abyss | bottomless depth |
| chasm | deep breach; wide gap or rift |
| dregs | most worthless part |
| earthy | coarse; low |
| humble | of low position or condition |
| humility | freedom from pride; modesty |
| nadir | lowest point |
| plumb | to get to the bottom of; ascertain the depth of |
| profound | deeply felt; intellectually deep |