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
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
resurrectto raise from the dead
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
thralla state of servitude or submission
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground