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
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
consignto give over to another's care
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)