quagmire
Pronunciation
Noun
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A difficult, complicated situation that is hard to escape from, or an area of soft, wet ground.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
predicament
morass
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Which word fits the gap? "The negotiations turned into a legal _____."
Answer: quagmire
In your own words, what does "quagmire" mean?
A difficult, complicated situation that is hard to escape from, or an area of soft, wet ground.
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