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
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive