GRE Word List
QUAGMIRE
bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
The meaning of the word quagmire is bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hygiene | science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition |
| dissuade | persuade not to do; discourage; N. dissuasion |
| forthcoming | happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming. |
| draw | choosing of a lot or card |
| codicil | supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will |
| cabal | small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests |
| finale | conclusion; concluding part |
| cerebration | thought; working of the brain |
| ephemeral | short-lived; fleeting |
| resolve | decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution |
