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
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
swipea strong sweeping blow
irksometending to irk : tedious
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come