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
retaliateto return like for like
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
dismissto permit or cause to leave
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
kindredof a similar nature or character : like