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
congruentcongruous
recessthe action of receding : recession
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
unfrockdefrock
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
gruntto utter a grunt