Abyss GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/əˈbɪs/ (noun)
Definition
an extremely deep hole that seems to be bottomless, void, pit, bottomless pit, gulf, cavity, gorge, chasm, rift – a difficult situation that causes trouble, predicament
Example
Humankind has visited the tallest and most remote places on Earth as well as an increasing amount of space via piloted and remote-operated spacecraft, but only a few adventurous souls have journeyed to the deepest points of the world’s oceans, that is, into the abyss.
Source: https://robbreport.com/
Antonyms
acme, pinnacle, apex, zenith
Parts of speech
Adjective: abyssal
