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
catechismoral instruction
piscatorialpiscatory
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
duressforcible restraint or restriction
trancestupor
apoplexystroke
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness