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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physiologicalof or relating to physiology
potablesuitable for drinking
whimsywhim
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together