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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
outgoinggoing away : departing
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference