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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |