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
asepticpreventing infection
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
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contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs