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 |
|---|---|
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |