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
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
debuta first appearance
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
pugilistfighter
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness