Nadir

characteristic

• zestful : insipid :: adore : detest

• light : illumination :: aesthetic : beautiful

• waistband : pants :: collar : shirt

• lowest : nadir :: highest : zenith

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'nadir'?

• The highest point

• The lowest point

• A turning point

• A midpoint

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'nadir' correctly?

• The nadir of the mountain was covered in snow.

• Reaching the nadir of his career, he decided to change jobs.

• The nadir of the sky was filled with stars.

• She reached the nadir of her happiness on her wedding day.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the analogy that best matches: nadir : zenith

• bottom : top

• beginning : end

• inside : outside

• dark : light

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In literature, the term 'nadir' is often used to describe a character's...

• highest achievement

• lowest point

• turning point

• climax

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is an antonym of 'nadir'?

• Apex

• Base

• Depth

• Bottom

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the sentence where 'nadir' is used incorrectly.

• The stock market hit its nadir during the recession.

• She felt she was at the nadir of her life after the breakup.

• The nadir of the hill was the perfect spot for a picnic.

• His career reached its nadir when he was fired.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What part of speech is the word 'nadir'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Fill in the blank: After losing the championship, the team felt they had reached their _______.

• zenith

• nadir

• apex

• summit

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following best describes the emotional tone of someone at their nadir?

• Joyful

• Optimistic

• Despondent

• Excited

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4