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 |
|---|---|
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| oust | to remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity |