GRE Word List

SLAUGHTER

the act of killing

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

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baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
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whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
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spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
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purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
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