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
bullya blustering, browbeating person
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
harrowingacutely distressing or painful