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 |
|---|---|
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| manumit | to release from slavery |