apogee
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The highest or most successful point of something, or the point in an orbit farthest from Earth.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The championship win marked the _____ of the team's ten-year rise."
Answer: apogee
In your own words, what does "apogee" mean?
The highest or most successful point of something, or the point in an orbit farthest from Earth.
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