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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WordMeaning
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
garnerto gather into storage
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
compartmenta separate division or section
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink