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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| flighty | swift |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |