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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WordMeaning
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
jesta joking or mocking remark
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)