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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| guy | man |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |