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
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
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perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
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