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
puerilejuvenile
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
impoliticnot politic : unwise
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
jocosegiven to joking : merry