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
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
outmodednot being in style
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb