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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| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
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| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
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