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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incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
bulgeto jut out : swell
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
corollarya proposition (see proposition