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 |
|---|---|
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| remorse | a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |