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 |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |