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
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
inequityinjustice
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity