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
inanimatenot animate:
cavalcadea procession (see procession
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retainto keep in possession or use
darta light spear
mendicantbeggar
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
seemlygood-looking
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panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all