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epitome (e-pit-e-me) n. [Greek from epitemnein, to cut short]
1. A typical or ideal example
2. A summary of a written work

Which sentence correctly uses the word epitome?

A. Keisha always lends a hand when it's needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.
B. These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.
C. Emilio, who went to cooking school, always prepares epitome meals.
D. Ahmad is an epitome student, he studies hard and always comes to class prepared.