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
beleaguerbesiege
fienddevil
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
deliriuman acute (see acute
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness