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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sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner