GRE Word List
APOTHEOSIS
the perfect form or example of something : quintessence
The meaning of the word apotheosis is the perfect form or example of something : quintessence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| maroon | a dark red |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |