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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| dire | exciting horror |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| savant | a person of learning |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |