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

WordMeaning
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
hierarchya division of angels
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring