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
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
ricketyaffected with rickets
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
braggadocioempty boasting
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
conveneto come together in a body
reparteea quick and witty reply
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness