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 |
|---|---|
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
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| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |