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
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
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marrowbone marrow
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
exudeto ooze out
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plaitpleat