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 |
|---|---|
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
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| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| spoof | deceive |
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