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epitome (ә-pit′-ә-mē) n. [Greek from epitemnein, to cut short]

A typical or ideal example
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Which sentence correctly uses the word epitome?

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Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.
Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.

Emilio, who went to cooking school, always prepares epitome meals.
Emilio, who went to cooking school, always prepares epitome meals.

Ahmad is an epitome student; he studies hard and always comes to class prepared.
Ahmad is an epitome student; he studies hard and always comes to class prepared.

These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.

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The correct sentence that uses the word "epitome" is:

Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.