GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
bewareto be on one's guard
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
jibeto be in accord : agree
extrudeto force, press, or push out
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb