GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
psychea princess loved by Cupid
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
prattleprate