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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|---|---|
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| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
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| endue | provide |
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| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
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