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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| Word | Meaning |
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| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
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| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
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