GRE Word List
EPITOME
a typical or ideal example : embodiment
The meaning of the word epitome is a typical or ideal example : embodiment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| retiring | reserved |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |