GRE Word List

SLOUGH

a place of deep mud or mire

The meaning of the word slough is a place of deep mud or mire.

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WordMeaning
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
laudpraise