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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
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
cadavera dead body
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
imprecationcurse
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
distortto twist (see twist