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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testyeasily annoyed : irritable
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
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
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
tricksterone who tricks: such as
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order