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
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
deploreto feel or express grief for