Succour
| Succour [ SUHK-er ] | |
| [ noun, transitive verb ] | |
| MEANING : | |
| 1. (n.) relief, comfort, aid or assistance 2. (n.) one who aids, comforts or relieves 3. (tr.v.) to help, aid or assist | |
| USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
| The wounded had little chance of succour. | |
Nadir
Nadir [ NEY-der, NEY-deer ]
[ noun ]
MEANING :
1. the lowest possible point; extreme despair or adversity
2. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and
diametrically opposite the zenith.
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
Relations between Iran and the USA reached their nadir when 66 US diplomats were taken
hostage by Islamic militants in 1979.
[ noun ]
MEANING :
1. the lowest possible point; extreme despair or adversity
2. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and
diametrically opposite the zenith.
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
Relations between Iran and the USA reached their nadir when 66 US diplomats were taken
hostage by Islamic militants in 1979.
