GRE Word List
SLAUGHTER
the act of killing
The meaning of the word slaughter is the act of killing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| grudging | unwilling |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| convention | agreement |
| evenhanded | fair |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| raspy | harsh |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |