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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| peon | any of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as |
| swill | wash |