GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.

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WordMeaning
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
quietudea quiet state : repose
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness