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
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
diluteattenuate