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
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
replenishto fill or build up again
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect