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
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
boostto push or shove up from below
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged