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
penetrateto pass into or through
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
retributionrecompense
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
progenydescendants