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 |
|---|---|
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
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| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
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| retiring | reserved |
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