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
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
gnomemaxim
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous