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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sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
veerto change direction or course
cursiverunning
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
thronga multitude of assembled persons
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
incidencerate of occurrence or influence