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
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
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drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
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acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
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resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
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misadventuremisfortune