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
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
immobilitynot moving : motionless
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection