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
heedto pay attention
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
consortassociate
dissonancelack of agreement
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss