GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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WordMeaning
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
felonone who has committed a felony
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
sounda particular auditory impression : tone