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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |