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
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
hortatoryhortative
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
finishedentirely done