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 |
|---|---|
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| scintilla | spark |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| conspire | plot |
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