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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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
induceto move by persuasion or influence
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable