GRE Word List
DEROGATORY
expressing a low opinion; disparaging; V. derogate: detract; disparage
The meaning of the word derogatory is expressing a low opinion; disparaging; V. derogate: detract; disparage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plenary | (of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power |
| blackball | vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote |
| buffet | strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| peon | landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage |
| pliable | flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable |
| browse | graze; feed on growing grass; skim or glance at casually |
| low | moo; make the sound of a cow |
| well-bred | of good upbringing; well-mannered and refined |
| repugnance | disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive |
