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
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
pitfalltrap
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition