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
inundateoverwhelm
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
beelinea straight direct course
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
adherentone who adheres to something: such as