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
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
fuddlebooze
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
nauseateto become affected with nausea
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore