GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
relegateto send into exile : banish
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
tactfulhaving or showing tact
hivea container for housing honeybees
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
outragean act of violence or brutality
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously