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
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
avowto declare assuredly
paradigmexample
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly