GRE Word List
SLAUGHTER
the act of killing
The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.
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| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
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| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |