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 |
|---|---|
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |