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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| betray | to lead astray |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |