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
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
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imprecationcurse
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
remissionthe act or process of remitting
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cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty