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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stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
snivelto run at the nose
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair