GRE Word List
SANGUINARY
bloodthirsty
The meaning of the word sanguinary is bloodthirsty.
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|---|---|
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
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| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
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| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |