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Quintessential

kwin-tuh-SEN-shul

/ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

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Quintessential

Dictionary meaning

Representing the most perfect example.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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