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
meandera winding path or course
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful