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
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
leerysuspicious
cessiona yielding to another : concession
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
conteststrive
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
jocosegiven to joking : merry