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
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
unfetterto free from fetters
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
deprecateto express disapproval of
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance