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
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
viandan item of food
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously