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
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste