GRE Word List
MERCANTILE
of or relating to merchants or trading
The meaning of the word mercantile is of or relating to merchants or trading.
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| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
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| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
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