GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
conveneto come together in a body
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
precipitousprecipitate