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
lacerationthe act of lacerating
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
defalcatededuct
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
outgoinggoing away : departing
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke