GRE Word List
SLAUGHTER
the act of killing
The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.
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|---|---|
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |
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| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
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| pilfer | steal |