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
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse