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
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
appurtenancesaccessory objects
maroona dark red
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded