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 |
|---|---|
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| rickety | affected with rickets |