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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homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil