GRE Word List
EPITOME
a typical or ideal example : embodiment
The meaning of the word epitome is a typical or ideal example : embodiment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| courier | messenger |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |