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
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
betokento typify beforehand : presage
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject