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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| fester | to generate pus |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |