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
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food