GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage