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
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
apoplexystroke
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
censurea judgment involving condemnation
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely