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).

Random words

WordMeaning
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
dissensiondisagreement
crypticsecret
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
catholicroman catholic
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety