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
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
markedhaving an identifying mark
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as