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
sedentarynot migratory : settled
validhaving legal efficacy or force
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
hubbubnoise
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
antiquityancient times
beelinea straight direct course
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize