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
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
sportivefrolicsome
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
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modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
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