GRE Word List

MUGGY

being warm, damp, and close

The meaning of the word muggy is being warm, damp, and close.

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WordMeaning
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
homespunspun or made at home
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)