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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temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
solicitto make petition to : entreat
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color