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
inopportuneinconvenient
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering