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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| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |
| browse | to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |