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 |
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mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
rickety | affected with rickets |
indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |