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
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively