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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gyroscopea wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin
blanchto take the color out of
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
mediumsomething in a middle position
maneuvera military or naval movement