GRE Word List
QUAGMIRE
soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
The meaning of the word quagmire is soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
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| cursive | running |