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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implicationsomething implied: such as
thronga multitude of assembled persons
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
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appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
outgoinggoing away : departing