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

WordMeaning
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle