GRE Word List

EPITOME

a typical or ideal example : embodiment

The meaning of the word epitome is a typical or ideal example : embodiment.

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WordMeaning
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
reparablecapable of being repaired
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome