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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| charlatan | quack |
| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |
| viable | capable of living |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |