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
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
panderto act as a pander
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance