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
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
coalesceto grow together
grumbleto mutter in discontent
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
garnishdecorate
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt