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
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
pantomimepantomimist
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
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connoisseurexpert
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
attireto put garments on : dress
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
irksometending to irk : tedious