GRE Word List
PEJORATIVE
(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
The meaning of the word pejorative is (of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harry | harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid |
| fictitious | imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional |
| abase | lower; degrade; humiliate; make humble; make (oneself) lose self-respect |
| anomalous | abnormal; irregular |
| hiatus | gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break |
| transient | staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient |
| anthropoid | manlike; resembling a human being; N. |
| collaborate | work together; cooperate treasonably with the enemy |
| sterile | incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize |
| temerity | boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work |
