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
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
emanateto come out from a source
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp