epitome
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/
e · pit · o · me
ɪ · ˈpɪt · ə · mi
English Definition
n. perfect example; embodiment; essence
Significado en Español
epítome, arquetipo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hình mẫu, điển hình
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Example Sentence
She is the epitome of grace and elegance.
她是优雅和典雅的缩影。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
epi- (above) + tome (cut, Latin) → epitome, archetype.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “epitome”?
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A
Example
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B
Opponent
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C
Extension
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D
Exception
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A — Example.
“epitome” means n. perfect example; embodiment; essence
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
With her grace and kindness, she was the ______ of a truly great leader.
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A
opposite
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B
failure
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C
epitome
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D
mockery
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C — epitome.
“epitome” means n. perfect example; embodiment; essence
Common questions about “epitome”
What does “epitome” mean?
epitome — n. perfect example; embodiment; essence. In Chinese: 缩影；典范.
How do you pronounce “epitome”?
epitome is pronounced /ɪˈpɪtəmi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · pit · o · me.
How do you use “epitome” in a sentence?
She is the epitome of grace and elegance. (她是优雅和典雅的缩影。)
What are synonyms for “epitome”?
embodiment, archetype — all close in meaning to epitome (n. perfect example; embodiment; essence).
Is “epitome” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. epitome appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “epitome”?
epi- (above) + tome (cut, Latin) → epitome, archetype.
