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
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
knolla small round hill : mound
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers