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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| gyroscope | a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |