GRE Word List
SLAUGHTER
the act of killing
The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
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| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
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