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
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
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spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
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patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
urchinhedgehog
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity