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 |
|---|---|
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |