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
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed