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
affectedartificial; pretended
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
flightyswift
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments