epitome [epitomes](the height; the best) noun [UK: ɪ.ˈpɪ.tə.mi] [US: ə.ˈpɪ.tə.mi]
gauge [gauges](any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge) noun [UK: ɡeɪdʒ] [US: ˈɡeɪdʒ]
model [models](praiseworthy example) noun [UK: ˈmɒd.l̩] [US: ˈmɑːd.l̩]