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
incarcerateto put in prison
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
florescencea state or period of flourishing
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
progenydescendants
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
immobilitynot moving : motionless
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity