Embodiment

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em-BOD-ee-ment

noun

Definition

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling

Examples

She is the embodiment of kindness and compassion.
The statue is an embodiment of freedom.

Synonyms

personificationincarnationepitomemanifestation

Antonyms

abstractionantithesisnegationdisembodiment

Categories

GRE Tip

Embodiment is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "personification" or "incarnation" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "abstraction".

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