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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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
countenancelook
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
coupa 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
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory