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
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
woefulfull of woe : grievous
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water