GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

Random words

WordMeaning
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
grudgingunwilling
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conventionagreement
evenhandedfair
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corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
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