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
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
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hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
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