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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pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
retaliateto return like for like
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice