GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
finishto come to an end : terminate
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
viablecapable of living
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
prongfork
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree