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
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
siftto put through a sieve