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
inditemake up
snipa small piece that is snipped off
magnitudegreat size or extent
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
asunderinto parts
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism