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
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
executionerone who executes
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
havenharbor