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
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incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
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innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
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anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom