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
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession