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
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
dissentto withhold assent or approval
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
figurea number symbol : numeral