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
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
obsequya funeral or burial rite
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
notableworthy of note : remarkable
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
fortuitousoccurring by chance
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate