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
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
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paragona model of excellence or perfection
slakesubside
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
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gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
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