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
dissonancelack of agreement
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
parochialof or relating to a church parish
leerysuspicious
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
applicationan act of applying: