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
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
condolegrieve
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
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pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude