English Definition
n. a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment that is hard to extricate oneself from
Significado en Español
ciénaga, atolladero
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bùn lầy, tình thế khó khăn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mire(mud, quagmire) is a situation that drags you down, like being trapped in mud.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym of “mire” in the context of being in a difficult situation?
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A
bog
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B
peak
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C
crown
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D
summit
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A — bog.
“mire” means n. a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment that is hard to extricate oneself from
Common questions about “mire”
What does “mire” mean?
mire — n. a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment that is hard to extricate oneself from. In Chinese: 泥潭，困境.
How do you pronounce “mire”?
mire is pronounced /maɪər/. It breaks into 1 syllable: mire.
Is “mire” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mire appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mire”?
mire(mud, quagmire) is a situation that drags you down, like being trapped in mud.
