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
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
countenancelook
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints