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
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
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haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
abnegationdenial
cipherzero
deliriuman acute (see acute
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate