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 |
|---|---|
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| coincidence | the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence |