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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ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
overseesurvey
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
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