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 |
|---|---|
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| lassitude | a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| solvent | able to pay all legal debts |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |