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
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
remittancea sum of money remitted
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable