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

A typical or ideal example
A summary of a written work
Which sentence correctly uses the word epitome?

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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.

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

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.

These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.
These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.
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The correct sentence that uses the word "epitome" appropriately is:

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

In this context, "epitome" is used to describe Keisha as a typical example of helpfulness.