GRE Word List
ARCHETYPE
prototype; primitive pattern
The meaning of the word archetype is prototype; primitive pattern.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fodder | coarse food for cattle, horses, etc.; feed for livestock; CF. food |
| concomitant | that which accompanies; Ex. Deafnes is a frequent concommitant of old age; ADJ: existing or happening together with something else |
| ornithologist | scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds |
| rote | repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote |
| acne | skin disease (on the face) |
| parchment | writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat |
| hallowed | blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy |
| ruse | trick to deceive; stratagem |
| arsenal | storage place for military equipment |
| evocative | tending to call up (emotions, memories) |
