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
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
ricketyaffected with rickets