Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Apex
noun / adjective
/ AY-peks /
Easy
Meaning
The highest point, peak, or summit; the most powerful or authoritative level of an institution or hierarchy
Origin / Etymology
Latin apex — summit, peak, tip
Synonyms
Pinnacle
Summit
Zenith
Antonyms
Base
Nadir
Foundation
Example Sentence
"The VBSA Bill proposes creating an apex regulatory body for higher education by consolidating UGC, AICTE, and NCTE into a single entity."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Commonly used in UPSC context as 'apex court' (Supreme Court), 'apex body' (highest regulator), 'apex institution'. Essential in governance and institutional design answers.
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