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 |
|---|---|
| paranoia | mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| garnish | decorate |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |