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
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
approbationcommendation
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
hovelan open shed or shelter
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects