GRE Word List

PEJORATIVE

a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation

The meaning of the word pejorative is a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation.

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WordMeaning
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
asepticpreventing infection
quadrupedan animal having four feet
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
acuitykeenness of perception
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance