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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abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial