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
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
assailto attack violently : assault
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult