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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
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| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
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