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
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
deputizeto appoint as deputy
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
solventable to pay all legal debts
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law