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
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
yoretime past and especially long past
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
advertto turn the mind or attention