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
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
parleyto speak with another : confer
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent