GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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WordMeaning
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner