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
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
loftan upper room or floor : attic
piscatorialpiscatory
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as