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
edicta proclamation having the force of law
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
heedto pay attention
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper