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.

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dissuadepersuade not to do; discourage; N. dissuasion
forthcominghappening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming.
drawchoosing of a lot or card
codicilsupplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will
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finaleconclusion; concluding part
cerebrationthought; working of the brain
ephemeralshort-lived; fleeting
resolvedecide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution