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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| imbue | endow |
| vixen | a female fox |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| aptitude | inclination |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| voluptuous | suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form |