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
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
paltryinferior
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted