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
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
raptlifted up and carried away
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces