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
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
wontaccustomed
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner