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
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
equityjustice according to natural law or right
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
comestibleedible