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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demur | to take exception : object |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| casualty | a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action |
| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |