GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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WordMeaning
perditioneternal damnation
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
comportto be fitting : accord
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
clipencompass
endueprovide