GRE Word List
SLAUGHTER
the act of killing
The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.
Random words
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| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
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| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |