GRE Word List
ARCHETYPE
the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
The meaning of the word archetype is the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| whorl | a drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |