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
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
dapperneat and trim in appearance
residualremainder
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts