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
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
collectedgathered together