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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |