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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| Word | Meaning |
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| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
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| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
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