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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| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| pundit | pandit |
| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned : archetype |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| antecede | precede |