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
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
juncturea point of time
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
brochurepamphlet
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God