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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| docile | easily taught |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |