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
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
pryto look closely or inquisitively
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
tomebook
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars