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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| environ | encircle |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| acuity | keenness of perception |