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
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
inadvertentlyunintentional
salineconsisting of or containing salt
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
infallibleincapable of error : unerring