GRE Word List
SLAUGHTER
the act of killing
The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| approbation | commendation |
| ignoble | characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness |
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |