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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franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
dilateto become enlarged or widened
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
retiringreserved
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
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hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
repudiateto refuse to accept
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle