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.

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WordMeaning
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
gustthe sensation of taste
grottocave
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it