GRE Word List
PROTOTYPE
an original model on which something is patterned : archetype
The meaning of the word prototype is an original model on which something is patterned : archetype.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| onus | burden |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |