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
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
salineconsisting of or containing salt
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
stoutstrong of character: such as
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)