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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
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| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
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| homily | a usually short sermon |