GRE Word List

DEROGATORY

expressive of a low opinion : disparaging

The meaning of the word derogatory is expressive of a low opinion : disparaging.

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anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
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cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
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potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
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eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire