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
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
recriminationa retaliatory accusation