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
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
stemthe main trunk of a plant
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal