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
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
respitea period of temporary delay
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pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
dowseto plunge into water
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routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition