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.

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WordMeaning
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund