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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WordMeaning
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
oratorone who delivers an oration
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
bulgeto jut out : swell
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation