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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quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
auroraldawn
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
obsequya funeral or burial rite
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest