GRE Word List

MIRE

wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)

The meaning of the word mire is wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh).

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WordMeaning
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
natationthe action or art of swimming
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
sleightdeceitful craftiness
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India