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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notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
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withholdto hold back from action : check
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penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
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subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish