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
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
repastsomething taken as food : meal
motea small particle : speck
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify