GRE Word List

ARCHIPELAGO

an expanse of water with many scattered islands

The meaning of the word archipelago is an expanse of water with many scattered islands.

Random words

WordMeaning
hierarchya division of angels
inundateoverwhelm
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
raspyharsh
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point