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 |
|---|---|
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |