GRE Word List

PARAGON

a model of excellence or perfection

The meaning of the word paragon is a model of excellence or perfection.

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WordMeaning
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
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imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
lewdobscene