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
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent