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
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
opuswork
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
repastsomething taken as food : meal
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing