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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |