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
quenchput out
gradationa series forming successive stages
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
plaitpleat