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
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
docileeasily taught
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
stem_fromarise from; originate from
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic