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
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated