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
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
pedestriancommonplace
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
lugubriousmournful
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil