GRE Word List
SANGUINARY
bloodthirsty
The meaning of the word sanguinary is bloodthirsty.
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|---|---|
| finery | ornament |
| approbation | commendation |
| canny | clever |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
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| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
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