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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ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
quizzical | comically quaint |
discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |