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 |
|---|---|
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |