GRE Word List
DEROGATORY
expressive of a low opinion : disparaging
The meaning of the word derogatory is expressive of a low opinion : disparaging.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| freebooter | pirate |