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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wiltloose freshness; droop
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caninea conical pointed tooth
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obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
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