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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| stench | stink |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |