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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |