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 |
|---|---|
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
| venue | locale |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| excise | an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |