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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| paranoia | mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |