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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gorgea narrow passage through land
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
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forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
congruentcongruous
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
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revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal