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
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
civilof or relating to citizens