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
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
consignto give over to another's care
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course