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

WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
pilfersteal
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal