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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secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
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reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
balkto refuse abruptly
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
maroona dark red
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse